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LOT 3265
Fine Early Production Civil War U.S. Joslyn Model 1862 Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 256, 50 RF cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Approximately 2,200 Model 1862 Joslyn breech loading carbines were purchased by the Ordnance Department. The Joslyn was one of the more widely used carbines during the Civil War. The carbine is equipped with the hook type friction latch breechblock and pinched blade front and three folding leaf rear sights. Inspector initials “E.F” are marked at the breech on the left side of the barrel, and there are two “EF” cartouches on the left stock flat above the saddle ring bar.
CONDITION: Fine with 85% plus original blue finish on the barrel, strong patterns of silvered out original case colors, attractively aged
patina on the fine brass furniture, and mild overall wear. The stock is also fine and has moderate wear mainly consisting of scratches and dings as well as a
pair of distinct cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 3266
Scarce Civil War U.S. Contract First Type Lindner Breech Loading Percussion Carbine - NSN, 58 cal., 20 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Designed by Edward Lindner of Manchester, New Hampshire, and manufactured by Amoskeag Manufacturing Company. Approximately 500 of these First Type American carbines are reported to have been manufactured in total and delivered on U.S. Government contract in January of 1863, and 297 of these are reported to have been issued over three months later to the 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry, who used them in skirmishes against Confederate forces between August and November of 1863. Fixed blade front sight and flip-up two-leaf rear sight with
the lock, trigger guard, buttplate, and stock all resembling the pattern found on the U.S. Special Model 1861 Rifle-Musket then in production by Amoskeag. The breech block is marked “EDWARD LINDNER’S/PATENT,/ MARCH 29, 1859.” on top. An oval inspection cartouche is stamped on the top of the stock ahead of the buttplate. A saddle ring is mounted on the left side of the stock. Detailed information about these First Type U.S. Lindner carbines can be found in the book “Lindner Carbines and Rifles” by Edward A. Hull on pages 88-95. CONDITION: Fine, displaying mostly bright iron surfaces with scattered patches of light pitting and freckling, and defined markings on the breech block. The re-oiled stock is also very good with some scattered light scratches and dents, a crack behind the lock and a crack ahead of the buttplate tang, and solid figure. Mechanically fine. This is a solid representative example of a hard to find First Type U.S. Lindner Carbine! Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3267
Very Fine U.S. Civil War American Machine Works Smith Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 3359, 50 cal., 21 5/8 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Reportedly, 30,362 Smith carbines were purchased by the U.S. Government throughout the Civil War. Some of these carbines were issued to the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry, who served as part of George Armstrong Custer’s 3rd Division and played a pivotal role in the Battle of Moorefield in 1864. This Smith carbine was manufactured by American Machine Works in Springfield, Massachusetts. It utilized a special .50 caliber percussion cartridge which sealed the break action leading to higher pressure and thus velocity than the bullets fired from muzzle loading weapons. Blade front and ladder rear sights. A sling bar and ring are mounted on the
left of the receiver. Small inspection initials marked on various components, boxed script “LFR” and oval script “JH” inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% original blue finish on the barrel, 60% plus original case colors on the frame and hammer, 80% plus original bright niter blue finish, with scattered light freckling and smooth brown patina on the balance with a few patches of light surface corrosion. Sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is also very fine with attractive original raised grains, some scattered light dings and scratches mostly concentrated on the forearm, minor chipping at the toe, defined edges and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional example of an American Machine Works Smith carbine would make a fine addition to any Civil War or U.S. martial collection! Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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LOT 3268
Civil War Sharps New Model 1863 Breech Loading Percussion Saddle Ring Carbine - Serial no. 98549, 52 cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This c. 1863-1864 carbine has the standard markings and features aside from no visible government inspection markings. CONDITION: Very good with 30% original blue and casehardened finish with fading to smooth brown and gray patina, some slight oxidation, and some dings and scratches. The forearm is fine and has some minor scratches and dings. The buttstock is very good and has heavier dents and scratches. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3269 Scarce Sharps Model 1853 Slant Breech Percussion Carbine - Serial no. 9645, 52 cal., 21 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. This model was manufactured from 1854 to 1857 and is famous as the model used by John Brown and his band of abolitionists in Kansas and during the famous raid on Harper’s Ferry. They are also known as “Beecher’s Bibles” after noted minister Henry Ward Beecher was quoted in the “N.Y. Tribune” of February 1856 stating there was more moral power in one Sharps carbine than 100 Bibles. The top of the barrel is marked “SHARP’S RIFLE/MANUFg. CO./HARTFORD CONN.” in three lines ahead of the rear sight. The upper receiver tang is marked “SHARPS/PATENT/1848” followed by the serial number, and the lock is marked “SHARP’S/PATENT/1852”. Brass blade front and period replacement buckhorn notch rear sight. Saddle bar and ring mounted on the left. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with brass patch box and carbine buttplate. Matching serial number “9645” marked on the upper receiver tang and underside of the barrel. “15276” stamped on the inside of the forearm channel. CONDITION: Very good with mottled gray and brown patina on the iron along with some patches of mild oxidation and pitting, attractive golden aged patina on the brass furniture, and defined markings and edges in the metal overall. The wood is also very good with some scattered mild dings and scratches, and a few hairline cracks visible behind the receiver tang and left of the wrist, with mostly tight fitment overall. Empty hole on the bottom of the buttstock where a sling swivel may have once resided. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500